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  • The Power of the Pause

  • When a Female Executive Can No Longer Hide Behind High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression
  • By: Ebony Stone, Dr. Ebony Stone
  • Narrated by: Dr. Ebony Stone
  • Length: 4 hrs and 15 mins
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The Power of the Pause

By: Ebony Stone, Dr. Ebony Stone
Narrated by: Dr. Ebony Stone
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Ebony Stone is a mess! But no one would ever know it.

Beneath the polished facade of a successful Female Executive is a woman on the brink of collapse. She gracefully navigates the corporate world, adorned with accolades and achievements, but inside, she’s battling unseen demons threatening to dismantle her life—her marriage, friendships, relationships with her children, and even her physical health.

Being a high-powered Black woman in Corporate America comes with its own set of struggles—negotiating racial bias, navigating microaggressions, and bearing the weight of unrealistic expectations.

Under relentless pressure to perform, Ebony’s forced to hide her plight from her employer. Despite what progressive company cultures claim, a spiraling female executive in the workplace isn’t a celebrated occurrence. But when she finds herself on the brink of a stroke, heart attack, or worse, therapy unveils a sobering truth—major depressive disorder and high functioning anxiety.

In this candid memoir, Ebony shares her journey of self-discovery and resilience as she reclaims her life from the grips of mental illness. With unflinching honesty and vulnerability, she invites listeners to explore a transformative path of healing and introspection.

Join Ebony as she navigates the turbulent waters of corporate life, offering a beacon of hope and inspiration for those who dare to Pause and confront the truth within.

©2024 Dr. Ebony Stone (P)2024 Dr. Ebony Stone
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Relatable, captivating

As a high performing woman, I often feel like I'm not doing enough and didn't identify the feelings I have as anxiety until listening to this book and realizing how many similarities I have with the author. Regaining my power is at the top of my list now. And the stories about corporate America is why I got out!

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Always a mentor

I just finished listening to the phenomenal words in The Power of the Pause It felt like I was transported back to sitting in Dr. Ebony Stone’s office, absorbing her words of wisdom. Dr. Stone, thank you for stepping into the arena, embracing vulnerability, and sharing your story. Powerful lessons to be carried onward ♥️

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The Real Deal - An Authentic Snapshot

This story could have been my own. Dr. Stone echoes many of the challenges that I have faced as an AA women in a world of doubters and not so friendly faces. She beautifully shares her heart on when allyship isn’t present and sisterhood is elusive. For the first time in ages, thru her I felt seen. Heard. Validated. SAFE. The corporate journey is not for the faint of heart. She gets that.

I finished it in two nights. I will take a few days to unpack what has been called to the surface in me from this book, and honestly - then read it again.

I’m recommending this book to my network of multicultural women over 40. Its just that good.

Koddi Dunn
Founder, 40andFree.com

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